High Above Matilija Creek

Rachel Maine, of Santa Paula, nears the top of the exposed headwall of "Economique," at Wheeler Gorge. The route is Wheeler's newest lead climb and offers an accesible approach pitch for setting up a TR on the classic "Goulara." Economique follows an arete and face that was previously top-roped (originally by Mike Gould). The route was equipped and led by locals Matthew and Marisa Fienup.